Teams of lawyers for both sides reportedly huddled more than 50 times in eight states and haggled by phone hundreds of more times before finally cutting the historic deal. (scientificamerican.com)
Although there was no trial in federal court Thursday, lawyers for both sides in Sheldon Silver's trial made arguments before the judge without the presence of the jury. (spectrumlocalnews.com)
The government refuses to comment but lawyers for both sides say a local court in Ardèche is expected to make a decision sometime this month. (newscientist.com)